Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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mal66 03/21/2017

It is extremely difficult for me to connect with anyone - even going out of my way to meet others takes considerable effort. The odds are most folks succesfully meet others accidentally than I can campaigning for mere casual aquaintenances; and this is extremely distressful to the point that I've stopped trying - thereby triggering a greater descent into an already dark depression...

ltiger 03/21/2017

hey lets chat, i originally came on here to write a rant post, which ive done, it was hard to even write it because i am tired i just couldn't be bothered, but there is always a reason for everything... i was thinking about friends too, the ones i have are living their lives, they are way ahead of me i feel like i going no where. theres no way ill met anyone new friend wise either, i don't like leaving my house, anxiety sets in even having to goto the shops.. so anyways you can talk to me now, I'm online not going anywhere just yet! I'm 30 from australia , names loz xox

Kindmirrow 05/26/2017

Hi -- Long time I know we haven't corresponded. I share to some extent your story. When I go out to meet "friends" the conversation is often so superficial and topics I can't relate to that it is extremely boring. I've been advised that I should NOT come on to strong -- but I can't seem to learn the secret code.

For lack of friends I find other ways to fill the space and try to be healthy: my pets, gardening, being in nature and I talk with myself a lot. I hope you do meet someone but in the meantime find other ways to nurture yourself.

Rascimo 05/26/2017

I have a few friends. And I'm ok with the small group of friends I have. I have no desire to meet new people. I can sometimes be real with my friends but other times I just can't.. i have been more real on this page then ever with my friends. The only other person I am an open book with is my therapist. And that's because i know he doesn't go to bed worrying bout what's going on in my life. he cares but doesn't carry it home with him if that makes sense

getbacktoserenity 05/26/2017

I don't know how to meet new people. I've been going on walks at a trail near my place recently...it's the only thing I do which might allow me to meet someone.... But I doubt it. I avoid most places that attract people..so it tends to get a bit lonely. Hmm ya I am completely stumped by how people meet others. I haven't met anyone new in probably a decade. Well men will attempt to strike up a conversation. But I always view men as being dangerous. And they are probably just looking for sex anyway. Life is very complicated. For introverts it's tough.
There are two community pools by where I live, yet I prefer to tan by walking...while everyone else mingles by the pools. Also I enjoy tanning and reading in a quiet, isolated spot by a meadow. I must give off the vibe that I want to be left alone. Socializing with people causes my whole body to be tense and makes me feel incredibly uncomfortable. It's even the simple proximity of being physically close that unnerves me.

bridgie101 05/27/2017

I have 2 friends. :p I have some acquaintances, but in terms of 'who can I call if I have a crisis' that would be two.

I make friends at a rate of maybe one every three years. I have moved so often, I've had to start at zero so often, I'm quite used to it. Two friends is good.

What things do you do, like activities, social events? Can you join a working men's club, or cossie club, something like that?

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